BIOL 126 - Biology II (4)

Knowledge of Biology I or equivalent is recommended to successful in this course.

This course will introduce students to the concepts and connections between evolution and ecology. Students will learn how populations evolve, including what factors are necessary for the process of evolution to occur, and how evolution accounts for both the diversity and similarity among all forms of life on Earth (with a focus on vertebrates). Students will use this information to understand the association between how life on Earth has evolved and how animal form (or structure) relates to function. Finally, by learning about the different types of environments on Earth, students will understand how organisms, populations, and communities are affected by the dynamics of their surroundings (i.e. the ecosystem) and the importance of conserving the diverse forms of life of Earth. Includes integrated laboratory.